It is time to ring in the new year! In this lesson, upper-intermediate and advanced students will discuss Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, and explore holiday traditions. This lesson features a video about Chinese New Year celebrations, including traditional customs, decorations, and symbols. Students will learn and practice new vocabulary related to the topic with clear real-life examples. The lesson provides various interactive exercises and stimulating discussion questions suited for learners at higher proficiency levels.

Lesson Objectives

Listening: Students will watch a video about Chinese New Year traditions and learn about its historical and cultural significance. They will work on understanding detailed explanations and discussions, focusing on key vocabulary and phrases related to celebrations, colors, and symbols.

Speaking: Students will take part in discussions about Chinese New Year and compare it to New Year traditions in their own country. They will practice using new vocabulary while sharing their thoughts and opinions on different cultural celebrations.

Vocabulary: Students will learn and practice words and phrases related to Chinese New Year, such as firecrackers, lanterns, dragon dance, red envelopes, good fortune, bad luck, symbol, tradition, zodiac, dumplings, long noodles, reunion dinner, and decoration. They will use these words in interactive exercises and discussions to improve their understanding and fluency.

Homework: Students will complete exercises to reinforce their learning. Activities will include comprehension questions about the video, True or False statements about Chinese New Year traditions, and a picture-based activity where they describe key elements of the holiday. These tasks will help students recall important details and apply their knowledge in different ways.

Video

                                                Explore the traditions of Chinese New Year in this video! Learn about Lunar New Year customs, the Chinese zodiac, the Lantern Festival, and symbolic foods like dumplings and long noodles. Perfect for building cultural awareness and vocabulary!
												
                                            